We all have a secret list of words that we only use with close friends, and their meanings are not even close to their actual meanings. The same goes for the fashion community; if you know a fashion diva friend, you must be familiar with a whole laundry list of fashion words and phrases that have totally different meanings in the community.
If you want to be a part of the fashion community, there are certain words that you need to learn before fitting in. Ahead are 8 words that have totally different meanings in the fashion community.
COLD SHOULDER
Regular: A show of intentional ignore or unfriendliness
Fashion: A sleeveless style that’s cut out from the outfit leaving the shoulders exposed
INVESTMENT
Regular: The action or process of investing money for profit
Fashion: A classic fashion item that will last longer and has a real resale price as well.
RELAXED
Regular: Free from tension and anxiety
Fashion: Somewhat loose-fitting and usually casual in style relaxed jeans
STATEMENT
Regular: A clear expression of something in speech or writing
Fashion: A fashion item to show people that you know a lot about style
STAPLE
Regular: A piece of thin wire driven by a stapler used to fasten sheets of paper together
Fashion: Items you need to have in your wardrobe
MULE
Regular: The offspring of a male donkey (jack) and a female horse (mare)
Fashion: Mule is a style of shoe that has no back or constraint around the foot’s heel
FLAMES
Regular: The visible part of the fire
Fashion: On-point, super-dope, and the outfit is on fire.
OFF DUTY
Regular: When someone’s not performing their everyday work.
Fashion: Effortless but trendy off duty look when models are not walking the ramp
